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Bike & scooty rental in Dharamshala

Royal Enfields and scooties to ride yourself around Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj and the Kangra valley. For Spiti, Sach Pass or Ladakh, ride one of our motorcycle tours with a back-up vehicle.

  • Serviced bikes with registration, insurance and pollution papers
  • A rate agreed on WhatsApp before you ride
  • Help on the phone if anything goes wrong

Choose your ride

  • Royal Enfield Classic 350

    Or a Hunter 350 or Bullet 350

    • 349 cc
    • Rider + pillion

    Comfortable on tarmac: McLeod Ganj, Palampur, Bir and the Kangra valley.

    Quote on WhatsApp

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  • Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

    Adventure motorcycle

    • 452 cc
    • Long-travel suspension

    Built for gravel and high passes. The bike we use on our Spiti, Sach Pass and Ladakh tours.

    For high passes

    Quote on WhatsApp

    Ask on WhatsApp

  • Scooty

    Honda Activa, TVS Jupiter or similar

    • 110–125 cc
    • No gears
    • Rider + pillion

    Easy runs between Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu, Dharamkot and Naddi.

    Quote on WhatsApp

    Ask on WhatsApp

What you need

  • Driving licence

    A valid licence with a motorcycle category, for scooties too. Foreign riders need their home licence and an International Driving Permit that covers motorcycles.

  • Photo ID

    An original photo ID, or your passport and visa if you’re visiting from abroad, at handover.

  • Refundable deposit

    A security deposit, returned in full when the bike comes back in the same condition.

  • Helmets included

    Helmets for rider and pillion come with every hire. Ask if you need riding gloves or a jacket.

Ride further with us

All tours

Guided motorcycle tours from Dharamshala, with a ride captain, mechanic and back-up vehicle. Hire one of our bikes or bring your own.

Bike rental FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a bike in Dharamshala?

It depends on the bike and how many days you need it, so we quote on WhatsApp for your dates. Weekly hire works out cheaper per day. Fuel is not included.

Can I take a hired bike to Spiti, Sach Pass or Ladakh?

Motorcycles, yes, on our motorcycle tours or with our route support, so a back-up vehicle and mechanic are with you. Scooties stay on the roads around Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj and the Kangra valley. In Ladakh, local rules mean bikes hired outside Ladakh can’t be used for sightseeing, so riders switch to a Leh-registered bike there.

Can foreigners hire a motorcycle or scooty?

Yes. Bring your home licence with a motorcycle category, an International Driving Permit that covers motorcycles, and your passport and visa.

Where do I pick up the bike?

At our hotels near Norbulingka in Sidhpur. We can bring it to you in Dharamshala or McLeod Ganj on request.

What if the bike breaks down?

Call or WhatsApp us. Around Dharamshala we send a mechanic or swap the bike. Damage from a fall is the rider’s cost, so check the bike with us at handover.

Riding as a foreign visitor? Read what to know about licences, roads and fuel.

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